AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE W/INFOTRAC

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This classic best-seller, commonly referred to as "The Eagle," encourages students to become better citizens and to determine what justice means in our society as well as what role individuals play in the criminal justice system. This text examines criminal justice as an interdisciplinary endeavor, sharing elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. It challenges students to balance the mechanics and system of criminal justice with the human side of the story. Cole and Smith present an exciting and relevant introduction to the field of criminal justice. The text combines solid research and intellectual rigor in an approachable manner with detailed attention to current and compelling events to help students appreciate the many aspects of the discipline, and how they can participate in the system as citizens of the United States. Available for the first time with Criminal JusticeNow, a Web-based, intelligent study system.

Preface

[PART 1] The Criminal Justice Process

1

(128)

Crime and Justice in America

2

(36)

Crime, Victimization, and Criminal Behavior

38

(44)

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

82

(47)

[PART 2] Police

129

(112)

Police

130

(32)

Police Operations

162

(40)

Policing: Issues and Trends

202

(39)

[PART 3] Courts

241

(186)

Court

242

(34)

Prosecution and Defense

276

(42)

Pretrial Processes

318

(38)

Trial and Post-Trial Processes

356

(30)

Punishment and Sentencing

386

(41)

[PART 4] Corrections

427

(144)

Corrections

428

(32)

Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

460

(26)

Prisons: Their Goals and Management

486

(28)

Prison Society

514

(24)

Release and Supervision in the Community

538

(33)

[PART 5] The Juvenile Justice System

571

(35)

Juvenile Justice

572

(34)

Appendix A: Constitution of the United States: Criminal Justice Amendments